Ep 10. Tak: The Hideous New Girl
- TV-Y7
- January 1, 2001
- 24 min
In Invader Zim season 2 episode 10, we meet a new character named Tak, who quickly catches the attention of Zim and his classmates. Tak is a young Irken girl who is introduced as the new student at Skool. She instantly becomes popular among her classmates due to her charm, intelligence, and pleasing personality. Zim, however, is suspicious of her intentions and believes that she might be trying to sabotage his mission to conquer Earth.
Despite Zim's distrust, Tak seems to be genuinely interested in him and his work. She tries to befriend him and offers to help him with his latest project. Zim, initially hesitant, agrees, and the two work together to create a machine called the Massive Energy Cannon. This machine is supposed to help Zim take over the world more efficiently.
As Zim and Tak work together, Dib, Zim's arch-nemesis, catches wind of the Massive Energy Cannon and becomes concerned. He tries to warn his classmates and teachers, but no one believes him. In an attempt to prove that Zim and Tak are up to no good, Dib sneaks into Zim's lab and discovers that the Massive Energy Cannon is actually a destructive weapon, capable of destroying not just Earth but many other planets.
Dib rushes to warn the authorities, but Zim and Tak catch him and lock him up. They proceed with their plan to activate the Massive Energy Cannon, and chaos ensues. The weapon starts sucking up energy from the entire planet, and the sky turns dark with thunder and lightning.
Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Tak has a change of heart. She realizes that causing destruction and chaos is not what she truly wants, and turns against Zim, destroying the Massive Energy Cannon before it can cause any further harm.
The episode ends with Tak returning to her planet, leaving Zim and his classmates wondering what her true intentions were all along.
Overall, Invader Zim season 2 episode 10 is a story of distrust, betrayal, and redemption. It highlights the importance of standing up for what is right, and the power of changing one's mind for the better. The new character, Tak, adds an interesting element to the show and sets the stage for more adventures to come.